At Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the team is well versed in advising on the full gamut of TMT work. Media litigation, IT contracts, telecoms licensing matters, and issues pertaining to patent and data protection in the generative AI space are key areas of instruction for the group. Led by Dušan Hlavatý, the team regularly advises on developing deal structures for innovative tech products. Hlavatý fields expertise in assisting prominent global corporations with outsourcing matters in the cybersecurity, gaming and digital media arenas.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent technical understanding of local laws and regulations.’

  • ‘Technical expertise.’

  • ‘Good knowledge of the market and a no-nonsense approach.’

  • ‘Always available, very pragmatic.’

Key clients

  • Airbank
  • AT&T
  • Burger King
  • ČEZ ICT Services
  • Disney
  • Fox International Channels / Fox Entertainment
  • Google
  • KBC Bank / Československá obchodní banka
  • MASTERCARD
  • Pinterest
  • Porsche
  • Sberbank CZ
  • SCS Software
  • Seiko
  • Schneider Electric
  • Spotify
  • Telecom Italia Sparkle
  • Visa
  • Worldline/Atos/GOPAY

Work highlights

  • Advising Meta on platform liability issues in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
  • Advised Porsche on matters pertaining to tech products.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dušan Hlavatý